Environment

Shymkent region: description, list of cities, climate features and population

Shymkent region: description, list of cities, climate features and population

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Shymkent region is located in the south of Kazakhstan. The main occupations of its population are mining, agriculture and cattle breeding. The climate in the Shymkent region is sharply continental

Groups of Ulyanovsk: names and territories

Groups of Ulyanovsk: names and territories

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The problem of crime is typical for most cities in the post-Soviet space. Depending on the degree of development of the economic sector and the industrial sector, somewhere the situation is under the control of law enforcement agencies, and in other places gangster groups rule the settlements. For example, groups in Ulyanovsk keep the whole city in fear. There is almost no time of day when you can safely go outside

Conflicts on the roads: causes, rules of conduct and preventive measures

Conflicts on the roads: causes, rules of conduct and preventive measures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The car is a very convenient invention. It allows you to travel in comfortable conditions. A person is inside his car and, it would seem, nothing can interfere with his peace of mind. However, more and more often in our time there are conflict situations and conflicts on the road. It happens more often with some people and less often with others. But no one has yet been able to avoid such situations

Where is the Vilyuchinsky volcano? Description, photo

Where is the Vilyuchinsky volcano? Description, photo

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

The tragedy that occurred in April 2017 on the slope of the Vilyuchinsky volcano in Kamchatka riveted the attention of the public. An avalanche that claimed the lives of a man and a child makes us think about the safety of outdoor activities. So what is this volcano and how dangerous is it? About this - in our article

Republic of Sakha: sights of Yakutia

Republic of Sakha: sights of Yakutia

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The largest administrative-territorial unit in the world is the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The sights of this region are mainly the work of nature. Which of them are the most interesting and impressive?

Structure and composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - description, history and interesting facts

Structure and composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - description, history and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

About the modern Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Their composition, history of formation and key branches of the armed forces: ground forces, navy, long-range aviation, etc

Duck wigeon: description of the bird, characteristics, photo

Duck wigeon: description of the bird, characteristics, photo

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

For several centuries, people have been interested in the wigeon duck. The bird lives in the wild, and, having seen it once in the picture, you can no longer confuse it with another species. Due to the bright color, birds are easily remembered. Hunters, on the other hand, consider it lucky to get this “cherished bird”, since tracking down a cautious duck is not an easy task

MPC of oil products in soil. Ecology and safety

MPC of oil products in soil. Ecology and safety

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The problem of chemical pollution of the environment has both natural science and social significance. Soils play a basic role in the sustainable functioning of the biosphere; therefore, soil degradation, which has taken on a global scale and leads to the transformation of their properties, disrupts the functioning mechanisms of ecosystems and the biosphere as a whole

Kivu - a lake in Africa

Kivu - a lake in Africa

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Each of us has probably heard the saying that devils live in a still pool. This expression perfectly describes Kivu, a lake located in Africa. An unusually beautiful-looking body of water is fraught with incredible danger to the whole Earth

Shallow Bay Posolsky Sor - description, sights and interesting facts

Shallow Bay Posolsky Sor - description, sights and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Sor on Baikal is called a shallow bay, which is separated from the reservoir by a sandy spit. Posolsky sor is a very popular holiday destination. There are two resort areas in the bay: Kultushnaya and Baikal surf. Sandy beaches, an abundance of fish, all the conditions for windsurfing, a large number of hotels, a variety of entertainment - all this attracts a lot of tourists from all over Russia and from near and far abroad

Prison in the USA: description, how everything works, interesting facts, photos

Prison in the USA: description, how everything works, interesting facts, photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Residents of the United States themselves do not fully understand how many fellow citizens are in prison. Some may have heard that 2.3 million people are incarcerated, but this is only part of the statistics. This article will tell you about the number of prisoners in the USA, the conditions of their detention and other interesting facts

Stone bowl (Samara region). How to get to the source of St. Nicholas

Stone bowl (Samara region). How to get to the source of St. Nicholas

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On the Volga there is a peninsula formed by a large bend in the river. It is called Samarskaya Luka. Here, in the Zhiguli Mountains, there is a Stone Bowl - a depression in the form of a cauldron, created by five ravines and mountain slopes. This natural formation is a landmark of the state reserve. The tract "Stone Bowl" in the Samara region has become popular among local residents thanks to a spring, which is considered one of the oldest sources of the Zhiguli Mountains

What is river bifurcation?

What is river bifurcation?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The essence of many things surrounding a person is fickle. Everything around is fleeting and changeable, including natural phenomena. Our planet at first glance seems stable, but in fact, complex processes are constantly taking place on Earth, many of them are cyclic, but some are quite rare and inexplicable. One of these phenomena is the bifurcation of rivers. What does this mean? Let's find out

Where is the Central Forest Reserve located? Central Forest State Biosphere Reserve: description, nature and interesting facts

Where is the Central Forest Reserve located? Central Forest State Biosphere Reserve: description, nature and interesting facts

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How good it is that unique ecosystems are carefully preserved in our country for living and future generations, where you can admire nature in its original form, watch animals in the wild, breathe in the life-giving aromas of flowers and herbs! One of these places is the Central Forest State Natural Biosphere Reserve

The largest water park in Crimea, rating of water parks on the peninsula

The largest water park in Crimea, rating of water parks on the peninsula

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Aquapark is a place where every adult will feel like a child in a fairy tale. And little visitors will get a lot of emotions from a variety of water slides and attractions

Terrorist attacks and explosions in the subway in Moscow: description, history and consequences

Terrorist attacks and explosions in the subway in Moscow: description, history and consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Many people believe that the Moscow Metro is the safest in the world. But even here there have been tragic incidents arranged by terrorist-minded groups

Where is Bethlehem: description, history, attractions and interesting facts

Where is Bethlehem: description, history, attractions and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

When planning your trip, find out where Bethlehem is. This small legendary city is easy to visit to gain incredible impressions and plunge into the ancient history of all mankind. And do not think that Bethlehem is interesting only for Christians

Where is Orenburg located: geographical location and history of the city

Where is Orenburg located: geographical location and history of the city

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Who has not heard the song about the Orenburg downy shawl and does not know about this famous masterpiece of needlework? There probably aren't any. And where is Orenburg located - the city that gave the world both a scarf and a hit? What is its history and what does it represent today?

Svalbard, Barentsburg - description, history, climate, culture and interesting facts

Svalbard, Barentsburg - description, history, climate, culture and interesting facts

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Description and features of the Svalbard archipelago. Its main settlements, history. Active mine Barentsburg

Gulf (Cheboksary, Chuvashia): description, rest, photo

Gulf (Cheboksary, Chuvashia): description, rest, photo

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Cheboksary Bay (Cheboksary - the capital of Chuvashia) is located in the historical site of the main city of the republic. You can get to it using the following coordinates: 56°08′44″ north latitude and 47°14′41″ east longitude. This water area is of artificial origin. The bay is formed at the confluence of the river. Cheboksary to the Volga

Population of Odintsovo, its size, natural and migration increase

Population of Odintsovo, its size, natural and migration increase

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An article about the population of Odintsovo, its natural and migration increase, the level of unemployment in the city and the work of the Employment Center

Triumphal Arch of Constantine in Rome: description, history and interesting facts

Triumphal Arch of Constantine in Rome: description, history and interesting facts

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One of the unique creations of the architecture of the heyday of the Roman Empire is located near the majestic Colosseum. The triumphal arch of Constantine, which will be discussed in the article, was not completed at the time of the victorious return of the emperor. This is the only building in Rome erected after the victory in the civil war, because most often such buildings were created in honor of the triumph over an external enemy

Elevated plains of Russia: name, location, history of occurrence

Elevated plains of Russia: name, location, history of occurrence

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Highlands and elevated plains are usually called the earth's surface with a height of 200 to 500 meters above sea level (absolute height). Such surfaces, although called plains, often show an uneven surface, interspersed with hills, gentle hills

Victims of Chernobyl. The scale of the disaster

Victims of Chernobyl. The scale of the disaster

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Nuclear energy is recognized as one of the safest and most promising. But in April 1986, the world shuddered from an incredible catastrophe: a reactor at a nuclear power plant near the city of Pripyat exploded. The question of how many victims of Chernobyl exist is still the subject of discussion, since there are different evaluation criteria and different versions. There is no doubt, however, that the scale of this disaster is extraordinary. So what is the actual number of victims of Chernobyl? What is the cause of the tragedy?

Young naturalists are novice natural scientists. History of appearance and modern realities

Young naturalists are novice natural scientists. History of appearance and modern realities

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Young naturalists are novice natural scientists. The history of the movement. Periodical publication "Young Naturalist". Modern junior schools

Embankment of the Smolenka River, St. Petersburg: photo, history, description

Embankment of the Smolenka River, St. Petersburg: photo, history, description

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This river in the 18th century had a well-established name - Mayakusha. In the first half of the next century, others began to use: Deaf, Black. To eliminate the same name and to avoid confusion in the names with another Black River, it was called Smolenskaya after the nearby cemetery of the same name. A little later, it acquired its current name

Jerusalem is praying, Haifa is working, the people of Tel Aviv are resting

Jerusalem is praying, Haifa is working, the people of Tel Aviv are resting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Tel Aviv is portrayed as a city "that never stops", a city of the present with deep historical roots. It is a thriving, dynamic, modern and multicultural city. He gathered on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea people of different nationalities, languages and cultures, who perfectly understand each other and live on the same wavelength. How many people are in Tel Aviv?

Alluring secrets of abandoned ships

Alluring secrets of abandoned ships

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Once upon a time, these majestic ships plowed the boundless expanses of the seas and oceans, causing reverent awe with all their appearance, and now they rest on the seabed and serve as a sad reminder of bygone days and former glory. Some abandoned ships are surrounded by mystery and hold strange and seemingly inexplicable secrets

The Forrestal disaster is the most significant incident in the history of the US Navy

The Forrestal disaster is the most significant incident in the history of the US Navy

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

One of the most significant incidents in the history of the US Navy is associated with the aircraft carrier Forrestal, named after the first US Secretary of Defense. The material damage caused by the disaster that occurred in 1967 amounted to millions of dollars, not counting the cost of the destroyed aircraft. However, today we will talk about those who were on board the ship on that ill-fated day

On guard of safety. Breakwater - what is it?

On guard of safety. Breakwater - what is it?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Breakwaters are not only an important element that ensures the safety of the coastal area, but often a landmark that their owners can rightfully be proud of. Photos of breakwaters allow you to verify this

Barguzin Valley: description, sights, interesting stories, rest, photos

Barguzin Valley: description, sights, interesting stories, rest, photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Barguzin Valley… There are many legends and tales about these truly amazing places. Here, sacred springs await you at every turn, and any stone has miraculous powers. All this attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists who find help here in solving burning issues and problems or simply enjoy their vacation, fueled by the energy of fabulously picturesque nature

What is appearance? Is there a connection between appearance and personality?

What is appearance? Is there a connection between appearance and personality?

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What is appearance? It is how a person looks: clothing, hair, facial features and expression, skin tone and posture. All this affects its appearance. And can we tell by looking at a person whether he is sociable, shy, responsible, calm or attentive?

Morozov's House - description, history and interesting facts

Morozov's House - description, history and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Morozov House in Moscow on Vozdvizhenskaya Street is one of the brightest mansions with memorable architecture and a very interesting history. According to some stories, it was often called the "fool's house" - the second name was given to the estate of Arseny Morozov by literary Moscow and his mother, merchant's wife Varvara Morozova

The future of Europe - features, forecasts and interesting facts

The future of Europe - features, forecasts and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The article briefly discusses the philosophical and historical versions of the future European type of culture, cultural, ideological and esoteric versions of the future of Europe. The article is for reference only and does not claim to be analytics

Nekrasovka metro station: construction, location, commissioning dates

Nekrasovka metro station: construction, location, commissioning dates

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The former station point, called the Lyuberetsky fields, is now called Nekrasovka and belongs to the Kozhukhovskaya line

Chinese port of Guangzhou: location, description, photo

Chinese port of Guangzhou: location, description, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

China is a huge industrial country producing goods for many countries of the world. It is thanks to this that the transport infrastructure is well developed in the state, and sea crossings occupy a leading place in it. The largest maritime power has numerous ports (including Guangzhou), logistics centers and warehouse terminals serving cargo transportation

Anomalous and mystical places in Russia

Anomalous and mystical places in Russia

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

In different countries there are places that are notorious. Time is distorted there, people disappear and the compass goes astray. Probably, skeptics who do not believe in mysticism believe that there is a scientific explanation for everything unusual. However, it is pointless to deny that there are inexplicable anomalies on Earth that not only frighten, but terrify. In this article we will present you the top mystical places in Russia

Tribotechnical composition "Suprotek" - what is it? Additive Reviews

Tribotechnical composition "Suprotek" - what is it? Additive Reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Suprotec tribological composition is one of the most modern types of additives, but many do not know about its features

Fonvizinskaya metro station: characteristics, architectural features, history

Fonvizinskaya metro station: characteristics, architectural features, history

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

General information about "Fonvizinskaya". Next, we will analyze the location of the station, the origin of its name, and the features of architectural solutions. In conclusion - a brief chronology of the construction of the facility

Cinemas of Vladimir: review and description

Cinemas of Vladimir: review and description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Today it is impossible to imagine leisure without those places where people can relax and unwind. And cinemas occupy not the last place among them. Cinema is constantly releasing various new movies and cartoons, and which one to choose is up to the audience to decide